I walked to my seat without a word. As I passed Liam, he reached out to pull out a chair for me, wearing a gentle smile.He looked nothing like the man who collapsed onto the floor yesterday, crying and begging me to let him go."Aster, what took you so long? I saved you a seat. My parents will be here soon, and they want to talk to your mom about our engagement," he said.The room erupted in teasing, but I ignored him.As soon as I sat down, I saw Summer walk in holding a stuffed bunny. She came straight to my desk, her eyes red-rimmed as if she had just been crying.She reached for my wrist, her voice soft and sweet. "Aster, I heard you gave up going to Harvorton University just for Liam. I'm really touched."She looked up, a tear still clinging to the corner of her eye. She looked utterly miserable. "I was worried Liam would have no one to keep him company if you went out of state. Don't worry. The three of us are going to have a great time at Creston University."I told Liam
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